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Stay safe in very hot weather

Very hot weather is expected for the next few days. A red heat-health alert (the highest level) is in place for London on Wednesday and Thursday.  

Hot weather can be dangerous and can cause serious illness. Stay safe and look out for others who may be particularly vulnerable to the heat. Read advice on GOV.UK

Cool spaces

There are local cool spaces that are free and open to everyone. Visit them to rest, drink water and stay cool. Find a cool space near you

Access Islington hubs 

North and South Access Islington hubs are closed due to the hot weather. The Central Hub is open for urgent, in-person support, until 4pm today (Wednesday 24 June) but avoid travelling unless it is essential. 

You can still access our services online and you can call us on 020 7527 2000 if you need to speak to someone. 

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Islington Welcomes

Islington Welcomes sets out how we will become a more welcoming Islington in which all residents thrive, including migrants, refugees and asylum seekers. Read more for a summary of our plan, including our commitments for 2024 to 2027.

Collage of hands holding mugs of tea with 'Islington' written on the Tube logo, a red circle and blue line through the middle

When our partners All Change Arts spoke to local people about what sanctuary, home and welcome meant to them, residents told them that feeling welcome was “like a warm cup of tea.” And that’s what this image depicts – real Islington residents of all ages and backgrounds enjoying that cup of tea.

  • Islington as a Borough of Sanctuary

    What being a Borough of Sanctuary means for Islington and people who come here

  • Refugee Week 2026

    A programme of events and activities for all Islington residents and a chance for us to celebrate all those seeking sanctuary in our borough

  • History of sanctuary

    How Islington has become what it is today and some key points in its history

  • Working hard for change

    What we are doing politically to push for change in national policy and how you can get involved

  • How we support the community

    Find out how how we support our residents from refugee, migrant and asylum-seeking backgrounds

  • Inclusive Islington

    Learn about some of the barriers residents face and how everyone in the borough plays a role in trying to overcome them

  • Commitments

    Here are our commitments to making Islington the most welcome place for refugees, migrants and asylum-seekers